Plant Accountant

This role oversees plant-level accounting activities including full ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes ensuring accurate financial records timely payments and collections and compliance with accounting policies.

The position plays a critical role in supporting plant operations cost accounting inventory valuation and the financial close process while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost accuracy and operational insight. This role also serves as a primary accounting resource at the plant providing hands-on execution and ownership of transactional accounting activities.

Who We Are:

Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Betterfor our customers our communities and our people.

With 14 global locations and thousands of employees ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work across all countries of operation. We invest in our people celebrate growth and foster a culture where accountability innovation and excellence thrive.

The Impact Youll Drive:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial close.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP internal controls and plant-specific accounting policies.
• Support reporting enhancements including financial reporting analysis and reporting within ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate production and cost data for operational decision-making and reporting.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Support the maintenance of standard costs including materials labor and overhead rates.
• Review and value inventory ensuring accuracy of BOMs routings and cost elements.
• Analyze and explain variances for material WIP and absorption partnering with manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Support plant-level budget tracking and cost monitoring budgeting and forecasting for materials labor and overhead costs at the plant level.
• Analyze operational metrics including scrap purchase price variances and zero-cost or duplicate inventory items.
• Support new product costing and business case analysis as needed.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Serve as the primary accounting contact at the plant for all financial activities.
• Perform end-to-end Accounts Payable activities including invoice coding entry payment processing and vendor support.
• Manage Accounts Receivable processes including invoice generation collections credit application and aging management.
• Monitor and support plant-level cash flow objectives including DPO and DSO performance.
• Provide guidance to plant staff on AP/AR and other accounting processes as needed.

Audit & Operational Support

• Assist with audits providing documentation and support for internal and external requests.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.

What Sets You Up for Success:

• Bachelors degree in Financial Accounting Finance or related field
• MBA CPA or CMA certification is a nice to have but not required
• 2-6 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in manufacturing or plant-based environment
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices procedures and internal controls
• Proficiency with Oracle or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Comfort operating with a high level of ownership and accountability for both transactional and analytical plant-level financial activities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a small team or solo accounting environment
• Hands-on AP/AR and month-end close experience

The Value We Offer:

• Health Dental and Vision insurance
• Prescription Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Plan
• Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Bonus program
• Wellness program

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on accuracy analysis and partnering with operations to drive better business decisions wed love to meet you.

Apply today and help support the financial integrity and operational success of ODL.

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